RUSHFORD, MN – Merchants Bank in Rushford is proud to present the 22nd Annual Christmas Wonderland Parade of Lights at 7 p.m. on December 9. Merchants Bank is inviting individuals and businesses to be in the parade. If interested, all you need to do is to call (507) 864-7744. It’s a great night for family fun for area residents. It begins with the Parade of Lights, and is … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2017
Harmony bloodmobile meets goal
The blood drive held in Harmony on November 28, 2017, succeeded in collecting 50 units of blood which was their goal. There were 50 donors that presented and one first-time participant. Congratulations to these four donors who reached the following milestones: Sylvia Leitzen – five gallons, Paula Michel – four gallons, Jane Montgomery – six gallons, Darrel Olson – three … [Read more...]
Merchants Bank Money Ball is back for six more games in 2017-2018
RUSHFORD, MN - Merchants Bank’s Money Ball will be coming back for a fourth year in 2017-2018 with three boys and three girls basketball games, according to Kari Johnson of Merchants Bank in Rushford. Last year students received $1,180 in Money Ball payouts and the Rushford-Peterson Booster Club also received a matching payout of $1,180. That brings the total payout to … [Read more...]
Preston Veteran to be honored at Christmas tree dedication ceremony
On Sunday, December 10, the Preston Area Chamber of Commerce will dedicate this year’s Chamber Christmas Tree in memory of Amos Anderson, a former Preston resident and U.S. Veteran. The ceremony will be held in front of Preston City Hall in Preston, Minn. and will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. The ceremony will include a welcome from the PACC Executive Director and … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Legion kicks off campaign
The city of Lanesboro is fortunate to have beautiful old buildings which make up its downtown National Historic District. Those buildings come at a cost, however; they must be maintained and done so within guidelines which “come with the territory” of historic districts. One of those lovely “Grand Old Dames” is now in need of one of those expensive repairs. Lanesboro’s … [Read more...]
Spring Valley hires EMTs and WWTP operator
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session November 27 with all members present (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). No visitors had signed up to address the council. The council voted to hire Megan Neuzil and John Dols as EMTs. The council then approved the hiring of Luverne Maier as operator … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
Question: Can a person legally drive with a neck brace on in Minnesota? It would limit the ability to turn your head side to side or up or down. I’m trying to get facts before I let my family member drive. Answer: Permanent lack of neck mobility would require a restriction placed on the license that states they can legally drive if there is an “outside rearview mirror.” A … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Monte Antonio Flores-Ruesink, 20, Chatfield, Minn.; 9/9/2017, Underage Consumption of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Damon Alan Goodsell, 41, Rochester, Minn.; 10/22/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Cameron Joshua David Heidemann, 21, Waverly, Iowa; 8/31/2017, Failure to Yield at Intersection, Fine $50, Total Fees … [Read more...]
Mabel United Methodist Church announces raffle winners
The Mabel United Methodist Church had a very successful raffle in conjunction in with their church bazaar on October 11. The church wishes to thank all the area businesses and individuals that donated to the raffle and all the supported the raffle by purchasing tickets. All 2,000 tickets were sold and below you will find a list of the winners. $100 visa gift card by First … [Read more...]
Make a sober ride a holiday tradition Friends don’t let friends drink and drive: Extra DWI patrols on Fillmore County roads through December 30
Eating good food, spending time with family, exchanging gifts – holiday celebrations in Minnesota may include any number of traditions. A holiday activity that should never become a tradition is driving home after drinking alcohol. Choices to drive drunk have contributed to 27 deaths on Minnesota roads from the day before Thanksgiving through December 30 in the last five years … [Read more...]